Latest figures show that in 2011, there were 6,767 people diagnosed with mouth cancer in the UK, that's 18 people every day – one person diagnosed every 77 minutes
Two thirds of mouth cancer cases are linked to smoking tobacco and a morning cigarette doubles the chances of developing the disease. Smokers put themselves at almost three times higher risk…but cigars and pipe smokers put themselves at greater risk
Those who smoke and drink to excess put themselves at risk by up to 30 times
Mouth cancer is 2.5 times higher in those with periodontal disease…and is 60 times higher in people with six or more missing teeth
Tooth decay remains the most common reason why five-to-nine-year-olds are admitted to hospital with nearly 26,000 children, admitted to hospital in England in 2013-14, up 14% from 2011
The colour yellow makes us smile the most, whereas purple makes us smile the least
Chocolate comes top of the foods that make us smile the most, followed then by Sunday roast, a curry and a fry-up
When seeking a new partner, a smile is top of the most sought after physical attributes, beating body shape, dress sense and eyes
Everyone's set of teeth are unique to them, just as fingerprints are. Even identical twins can be told apart from their teeth
The average woman smiles 62 times a day. Men only manage 8 smiles a day
In ancient Greece, donkeys' milk was used as a mouthwash – it was believed to strengthen the gums and teeth
